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Isla Centinella Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇱Puerto Natales, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Centinella Lighthouse

Isla Centinella is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 6 meters tall, painted white with a narrow red horizontal band. It is situated on a small island at the southern edge of the Paso Tortuoso. The light has a focal height of 22 meters and emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.6 nautical miles. The current structure dates from an unknown construction period, but an earlier lightbeacon at this location was photographed in 1916. This operational light serves a remote area near Puerto Natales.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for guiding eastbound ships into the extremely narrow and challenging Paso Tortuoso, marking the start of the passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Original lightbeacon photographed in 1916

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Natales(75.8 km)
Admiralty No.
G1476
NGA No.
111-2332
ARLHS No.
CHI-055

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted white with a narrow red horizontal band

Location

City
Puerto Natales
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Sea Region
Located on a tiny island on the south side of the very narrow Paso Tortuoso (Torturous Strait), marking its start for eastbound ships.
Latitude
-52.7314°
Longitude
-73.7783°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Centinella Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Centinella displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Isla Centinella Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Centinella Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Isla Guarello at 5.2 NM to the NE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Centinella Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Centinella Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Isla Centinella Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Centinella Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.